Apple Pay has landed in its fifth country, one that offers great opportunities but some significant challenges. Apple on Wednesday announced the launch of Apple Pay in China on its Developer page as well as through the Weibo account of CEO Tim Cook. Chinese consumers will now be able to use the service to purchase …

My iTunes library sits untouched for long stretches of time. Part of the reason is I primarily use streaming services to listen to music these days, but part of the reason is iTunes itself. I just don’t like using the once-great, now-bloated application. If you have a particular song buried in your iTunes library that you want to hear, there …

The venerable Swiss wristwatch industry may have a smartwatch problem. Global shipments of smartwatches outpaced those of Swiss watches in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to figures released Thursday by market researcher Strategy Analytics. This marks the first time the wearable tech devices have overtaken their luxurious counterparts. Much of the credit goes to Apple, which the research firm …

It always happens at the worst possible time. Right when you’re about to fire off a critical email, the number of bars on your phone takes a sudden dip. Chances are, you’re in a crowded, public place like a hotel lobby or sporting arena. That’s where, despite what your carrier promises, coverage can get spotty and the sheer volume of …

Adobe Systems does a decent job selling software that creative types use on their personal computers. But how is Adobe’s expansion to phones and tablets coming along? That’s one question CNET is trying to answer in our latest survey, run in conjunction with analysts at RBC Capital Markets. We’re also curious about whether Adobe’s consumer-focused Photoshop Elements has a future …

You’re itching to get your hands on a new iPhone but can’t afford the big upfront payment. Maybe you like the idea of monthly payments but don’t want to commit to buying the newest iPhone available each year. Apple has a program for you. The company on Thursday revealed its new Trade Up With Installments plan that lets you hand …

The Nextbit Robin is a new breed of Android smartphone — one that manages its own internal storage as you load more apps or content onto the device. Over time, the Robin’s Smart Storage feature learns your usage patterns and knows what apps, photos and videos you’re most likely to use or need. When the 32GB of internal storage starts …

Some mobile websites, like Facebook, will deliver push notifications to Chrome on Android so you don’t miss an update or reply. This usually comes in the form of a pop-up asking you to allow notifications. If you’re quickly scrolling through a site, it’s too easy to accidentally tap the pop-up. Looking for a way to turn off these notifications for …

Apple has released a new version of its iOS mobile operating system that fixes iPhones disabled by the infamous error 53. The error, first reported by The Guardian two weeks ago, affected users who had used a third party to fix a cracked screen or a failing Touch ID-enabled home button. Error 53 appeared as a security measure, said Apple, …

In an effort to make the lock screen of the Nextbit Robin more useful, the company designed a clock that’s big and easy to read. Just below the current time is the date, and, if you enable it, just below that you can view weather conditions for your current location. However, you’ll need to activate the weather feature before weather …